Site Civil Practice Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a Site/Civil Practice Leader to drive the firm's growth in the Columbus, OH. This role is pivotal in expanding our Midwest practice as a growth engine for a newly-established multidisciplinary operation. You will have the opportunity to build and lead a cross-functional team with the support of executive leadership and a diverse, high-profile regional portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Leverage an entrepreneurial demeanor to drive Business Development activities by developing new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing clients.

• Work closely with regional leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization.

• Demonstrate experience in all aspects of land development engineering, including the integration of geotechnical and environmental engineering.

• Lead site/civil efforts on a variety of project sites, including the ability to design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion, and sediment control from concept through completion.

• Design and permit residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and mixed-use projects for both public and private clients.

• Perform other duties as requested.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

• 10+ years of site/civil engineering experience for private development projects.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio.

• Strong client development capabilities.

• Experience in technical and proposal writing.

Work Environment

Initially, this position will be remote as there is currently no brick & mortar office in Columbus. Once the office is established, you will be expected to work fully in-office. This is to facilitate mentoring of other staff members and the building of office culture. The company offers flexible work schedules, is heavily invested in staff and professional development, and provides education reimbursement. It is consistently ranked among the top ten 'Best Firms to Work For' and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide.

Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - '[email protected]'

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement. Employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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